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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1932
Page
4
A pair of historical proverbs and quotes are presented including Jeremiah 48 10 and Plautus. The lines emphasize duty in danger and warnings against deceit, reflecting a moral voice typical of antiquarian compilations.
An auctioned 50 feet of Main Street frontage sold for 900 dollars per front foot, sparking questions about true value and how North Carolina reassessments will reflect market price. The piece notes High Point’s 32 million dollar taxables, the wide gap between assessed and market value, and predicts those buying at sacrifice prices may prosper when stability returns.
Greensboro faces a heavy debt load and contemplates swapping existing securities for six percent bonds in a six month refinancing effort like High Point. The move risks paying excessive interest on securities of the type Greensboro holds, signaling concern over overgenerous terms.
The article argues that refinancing public debt amid high commodity prosperity strains a city’s ability to bear increased interest. It warns municipalities to hesitate before locking in higher charges, noting widespread investor doubt about enduring public indebtedness at fixed rates.
The report links the release of a minor officer from the Central Bank and Trust Company of Asheville with a plan by the bank president for further legal action to delay a five to seven year state prison term. The piece argues that while delays reflect financial resources, they do not nullify law and justice. The indeterminate sentence remains with a five year minimum.
The High Point school systems supplementary budget received approval at Raleigh after scrutiny by the state board of equalization. Local bodies supported the budget as the minimum reasonable cost under present circumstances, while critics argued the policy limits local budgets to ten percent over state standards, diminishing local input. The North Carolina Teacher weaponizes criticism of the boards over timing and standardization, urging respect for local needs.
Taxpayers leagues scrutinize budgets in many counties and cities this year. Critics say proposed state action nullifies local wisdom, centralizes power in Raleigh, and threatens self government and the short ballot principle. Local budgets, tax rates, and teacher contracts are already in place before new policy limits take effect.
The piece argues that opportunities await young people despite a prolonged economic gloom. Schwab and Carnegie illustrate how naysayers miss future growth, with Carnegie building during downturns and Schwab noting that a bottom now can precede a boom. Einstein’s age of the universe is cited as mind stretching but fascinating.
The conference admits it struggles to craft an invitation Germany will accept. Critics tease the repeated framing as an endless process.
The text suggests that extradition may be a concept Greeks lack a single word for. It positions this remark within discussions of legal or diplomatic discourse without providing concrete details or names.
The American Academy of Speech opposes using punkin for pumpkin arguing the traditional form is correct. The organization says standard spellings preserve clarity and linguistic history.
The piece notes an unusual rise of college professors in political roles across states. It names Connecticut, Utah, Indiana, and West Virginia races with figures such as Governor Wilbur Cross, Professors Albert Levitt Raymond Moley Elbert Thomas and Jennings Randolph, plus candidates Augustine Lonergan and Hiram Bingham, highlighting tensions between party factions and policy platforms.
Bert Williams age 42 was bound over to superior court on a 1000 bond after being accused of assault with intent to kill Seaboard agent L H Trogden at Pee Dee last August.
Homer Henry of Haywood county was elected president of Welfare Workers in western North Carolina at the annual conference in Marion.
Erwin mills in Cooleemee resume operations after a two day shutdown caused by flooding of the South Yadkin river. The brief outage affected production and local workers returned to the plant as water levels receded.
Sir George Hand over and Lady Hand over accept another term as Mayor and Mayoress of Paddington marking Sir George's tenth mayoralty and Lady Hand over's twelfth Mayoress tenure.
Guilford County finances reported sound after audited review by George G. Scott and Company Charlotte accountants. The audit covers the year ended June 30 with a supplemental first quarter report and outlines assets liabilities and fund balances including hospital and debt service details and notes on over expenditures and recordkeeping needs.
Cash on hand and tax levy figures for 1932 discussed by city officials. Pre-pay of 1932 taxes to W. C. Co treasurer showed at 256 424.42 after deductions. Amounts not yet distributed to funds or revenue accounts amid incomplete son-related figures.
Lady McBryde of Linden argues that amending the constitution should occur via general elections and mass vote, not through special or extra sessions by a small minority. She warns the plan could let a few people alter the nation at a cost around 100000 dollars and undermine public participation.
The note asserts that over 125000 horses are slaughtered annually for meat under oral inspection, with most meat exported. No source or dates are provided to verify the figure or context.
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